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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-09-28

The annual fair of the White River Valley
Agricultural Society, held at Bethel last
week, If not the most successful ever held
by the society was the most so of any it has
held for several years. The entries We're
numerous and of excellent quality and the
attendance large.
HORSES.
AS has been the case at all the other fairs
we have attended this season, the entries
showed an increased and increasing interest
in horses and horse-b breeding, and the colts
and young horses show the good results of
this interest. The show of sucking colts
this year has been the largest and best we
have ever seen, and the excellence of the
stock horses give great promise for still
further Improvement The notable ones at
Bethel were mostly of Lambert blood. ID.
w. Bliss of Royalton showed Josie Lambert
and Lambert b., by Daniel Lambert, with
foals by their side, but by what sire we did
not learn. f. ID. Eaton of Hancock showed
two-year-old stallion by Bonner, he by
Como, standing 1913 hands and weighing
LAG pounds. Bonner was also shown-a
handsome mahogany bay, owned by George
IL. Marsh of Hancock. He is handsome
horse and quite speedy, winning in the
stallion race. His stock show well in style,
speed and action. w. H. Ballou of Bethel
showed a handsome Lambert mare and colt.
Dennis Hickey of Royalton had Messenger
mare, with three colts sired by Ben Frank
nm lucy Ntlt ldlSt anu vi POOu SlNlt,
but the blood of the old mare showed in the
color of some of the colts nevertheless, 2: 40
is pretty good color, whatever else they
may have. Dana III. Morse of Randolph
showed yearlng chestnut tilly by Arston,
from a DeLong mare, which stood 143
and weighs $50 pounds. j. Martin showed
fine three-year bay. w. w. Holden
of Northfield showed matched pair of
bays, four and five years old, which will
weigh about 2,4OO pounds; and while they
are good steppers, they are good workers as
WELL having done the team work on the
farm. Adnah Cloud of Royalton exhibited
a pair of four and five-year-olds and another
pair OF five and six-year-olds both black,
which we regard as good teams
In cattle the show was not as extensive or
as excellent, though il was the largest and
best in working oxen, of which there were
about thirty yokes, mostly good cattle. Il.
n. Morse had pair of four-year-old roam
cattle weighing 1000 pounds, Luke Parish
of Randolph showed a herd of fine Jerseys,
which, with one or two single animals, COM
prised the show in that breed. Ed. Morse
showed good cows and w. g. Farnham
grades A. A. Storrs of East Bethel showed
Holland cattle and G. G. Perrin exhibited
DeVons.
SHEEP.
In sheep the show was good. George w.
Flagg of Braintree had his Cotswolds ON
hand, and of course took the lions share of
prizes, while A. w Cady of Barnard showed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-09-28

a fair flock of the same blood. A. Emery
and j. =. Putnam of Bethel and w. T..
Farnham of Royalton showed grade coarse
woods. E. Y. Dana of Pomfret showed grade
fine-wools-and good ones, too-while
Frank Chamberlin made the only exhibit Of
Merinos.
POULTRY.
There were one hundred twelve entries in
this class, chiefly by G.. G. Paine and f. II.
Weeden of East Bethel, whose fowls were
noticed in our report of the state fair. The
exhibit comprised selections from their
various and numerous breeds.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
There was quite a show of agricultural
implements, ID. l.. Fuller & Son of Mont
pelier making a good display of the Ross en-
silage and fodder-cutters, the Bradley
mowers, from three-and-one-half TO siX-feet
cutter-bars, and Clark's cutaway wheel har-
row. Mr.. Ed. Morse showed the St. Albans
horse-powers and fodder-shredder which,
with a manure.spreader, hay-tedder, plows,
etc, made up the exhibit.
FLORAL HALL.
The exhibit in floral hall was large and
excellent more attention being given to the
culinary art than we have seen at any other
fair. There were twelve loaves of wheat
bread, three of brown, three pans of baked
beans and cakes and pies of various kinds
all Vi WHICH lOOkeu uulle tempting, DuU
which we did not feel equal to testing. In
fancy work of the usual varieties there
was "a large show, but space will permit the
mention of only few. Mrs. r. &. Double
day of South Royaiton showed very hand
some afghan, black and shaded yellow in
stripes, which was very striking. Mrs. A.
A. Brooks exhibited a sofa-pillow of plush
and velvet in arasene work; Miss Lettie
Bucklin a case of various embroidered ar
ticles, a handsome collection of fine work
Mrs. Cass Dckerman of South Royalton a
crazy-quilt of silk, with velvet border,
handsomely worked, which we think was at
the state fair and took the first premium.
Mrs. Josie Blanchard of West Randolph
had large and meritorious collection of
oil-paintings.
IN CONCLUSION.
One thing we were sorry to see, and that
was the presence on the grounds of wheels
of fortune, " sweat-cloths " and various
other devices in gambling, in great variety
and abundance which seemed to do thriv-
ing business. When will our fairgrounds
be free from these schools of vice? They
should be frowned upon by every we'll
wisher of the public good.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-09-28
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The Bethel Fair.

The annual fair of the White River Valley
Agricultural Society, held at Bethel last
week, if not the most successful ever held
by the society was the most so of any it has
held for several years. The entries were
numerous and of excellent quality and the
attendance large.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-09-28

In sheep the show was good. George w.
Flagg of Braintree had his Cotswolds on
hand, and of course took the lions share of
prizes, while A. w. Cady of Barnard showed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-09-28

There were one hundred twelve entries in
this class, chiefly by G.. G. Paine and f. III
Weeden of East Bethel, whose fowls were
noticed in our report of the state fair. The
exhibit comprised selections from their
various and numerous breeds.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
VI. FOOT, eJR., s. 90.
EA STER DECORAV1O
A.
DESPORTES & EDMUNDS.

Goods Silks in Black ana Coo io
street wear Sua Silks evening" Satin Rhadnes in Co
Velvet Trimmings Black; London Rep SS t
weight Effects Grey stylsh Mourning GOODS IN
Shades Nuns Yelling Abat Iyoiee
Crnkled French Sas Ggenune porteWa
Princess Buntings; Burma Lace Sutlngs
DeI>artment-We offer several STRIKING
Plaid Nansook TO- M u and Sc fhteu
elegant pattens Organdes Tetons Indian Emoodey Sws
several widths Oriental Srm japanese Sn
Ecn Beaded Dress Fronts anVe
ate Trimming season. Ball Trimmings Forchon Laes e1
Web Slippers, Oc pair; Womens
Kid Slippers Women India Goat Button Boots VOC Per
pair; Misses Polish Boots 7oc per
infants Kid Shoes Buff Caters mems
Bail CATERS Calf Congress- 20
and Shoes and Boee5 Ra
Gents andsewe CongesS Sc and 81 eent tne a
Ladies' French Kid Button Boots s. per par; ao
French Kid Boots Fifth Avenue Ties So per pa
Also Misses Chdrens Shoes all grades and
Special attention Suits $3.50 $780, $3.50 S. BOYS hu'e
Pats separate. Waists. Boys Fur Hats Boys straw 1a
Gents Furnishing Goods Dcpartn1entGen
Underwear, Gents py Linen Co
Styles Stiff Hats Gents Coe "0
Negigee Hats Gents ki ana oh
Hats, Pompons, Plumes Ribbons Wreaths 1
Silk Gloves aud MtS Warmers Health corset
crab Corset Warmers Nursing Corset Hose SHppo@sr @ 1 cn4ain Poles
Holland Shades Oeogp Seel S Ns,
kius Table Nets Canop Trunks vaE
Fans six Umbrellas with Silver Heads Embroidered Buggy Ropes ~
inspection OF this Fine ooe @ ~ @
daily additions ana WIZ continue ~ ~ ~
all parts OF tGe oate
Po:ncctiir DESPORTES EDMUNDS, Columbia s. e.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
NO. 8 ITEMS.

Mr.. EDITOR :-Brlieving that you
have 10 correspondent from No. 6. l
have concluded to send you occasionally
a few dots.
Local news Of al interesting charac-
ter is scarce Farmers Of this commu-
nifty are quite cheerful, and elated with
the prospect of good crops. The season
has been the most favorable for farm
operations since 1882.
The wheat crop, where early sown, is
fine. Fall oats were badly winter-killed.
Spring oats are sorry; without abun-
dant rain in i few days, they will be too
short for harvesting with the common
grain cradle. Many think of using the
mower and horse rake. The partial
failure of the oat crop is quite draw
back 10 the po,r farmer, who has i'll
CURED so many failures in recent years.
The prospect for cora was never better
at this season, and | an glad to write
that a much larger crop than usual has
been planted. A.good crop Of corn will,
in great measure, compensate for the
failure in the oat, but how to bridge the
interval between the two crops Is the
great drsideratum with the impoverished
farm.r. Many are planting largely OF
the whippoorNill pea, and German mil
let. CHron, the bane OF this country, is
unusually fine. Farmers are generally
we'll advanced in its cultivation. The
land is in the best possible condition foT
making good crops. A s"asonable July
anal August will insure this ead;
Harvesting will begin in eight or ten
days Labor is plentiful and efficient
Fruit crop a failure.
The uniJn Of the 4th section Of The
Rcedy River Association will convene
with the Crossroads Church Oh Friday
before the 9TH Sunday in this month.
Many queries vital to the Interest OF re-
lision will be discussed. Friends OF the
institution, and Chri- lianity are cordially
invi.ed to attend. +.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
For the HERALD AND NEWS
JohEstone Academy Picnic.

About a year ago the people in the
nciShtorhood three miles east Of New
berry determined to establish Il school
in their midst. Some thought there was
not sufficient material in the reishbor-
hood, but the results prove The contrary
to be true. Johnstone Academy, To-
Gated three miles from town. OIL the
highest point, is in the midst OF q good
farming section, and so convenient that
none OF the fifty pupil, have, to walk
more than two miles.
The building is all excellent one,
made upon an improved plan, viz: oc-
tagonal, having the door in one side,
windows in six sides, AID the wall oppo-
site the door p&intcd for blackboard.
The room is suitably furllii>hed, and has
capacity for abopt sixty pupils.
The school year was divided into two
terms, three months in the summer, and
scveu in the fail, winter and spring.
The winter and spring term closed last
Saturday with a picnic. This was en-
i'ycd by i'll present. Addresses were
made by DR.. D. W. Reid on the relation
Of the Bible to Government; this was
excellent; Mr.. Henry ". BoyI of Pros
perity encouraging the young to push
on and never grow weary; FOLLOWED by
w. II. Hunt, Jr., OF Newt erry, q;
Character. This was very good. i
was highly spoken Of ny many persons:
At this point We stopped and retired to
the grove, where the ladies spread a
dinner Just such as tile ladies are noted
for. After dinner the young people re-
turoed to tie school room and amused
themselves in games suitable TO such oc-
casions. We must lot close without
saying that we are Convinced that this
coammaisy is; not tsall behind in pretty
girls, m ANYTHING els. J. N. II.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
FACTORY ITEMS.

Base ball is the topic Of conversation
over this side. A club has been organ
lied here within the past few weeks and
has played several times. They. expect
to practice every Saturday evening from
now until the 4th OF July and then play
at picnic which they propose to have
on that day. If am rightly informed
the committee of arrangements has al
ready been selected.
Mrs. C. Newer, accompanied by Miss
Sophia Redus, Revs. Stokes and Nc
Clintock, organized Band OF Hope in
Factory Chapel on the 10Th inst. Rev.
Stokes opened with prayer. Addresses
were made by Revs. Stokes and Nc
Clint * suitable for the occasion. We
have met again several times, and the
membership is now sixty or seventy
five. This is indeed encouraging. Mrs.
Mower has the prayers OF this church in
this noble work.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
Pomona Hill Nurseries.
POMONA. II. G.

Two and half miles west Of Green's
boro, n. G.. The main line of the R. &
D. r. r. passes through the grounds and
within 100 feet OF the Office. Salem
trains make regular stops twice daily
each way. Those interested in Fruit
and Fruit growing are cordially invited
to inspect this the largest nursery in the
State and one among she largest in the
South.
The proprietor has for many years
visited the leading Nurseries North and
West, and correSpondcd with those OF
foreign countries, gathering every fruit
that was calculated to suit the South,
both native and foreign. The reputa-
ton of Pomona Hill Nurseries is such
that many agents going out from Green's
boro, representing other nurseries, try
to leave the impression that they are
representing these nurseries. Why do
they do it? Let the public answer.
I have in stock growing (and can show
visitors the same) the largest and best
stock of trees, &C., ever shown or seen
in anytwo nurseries in North Carolina,
consisting OF apple, peach, pear, cherry,
plum, grape, japanese persimmon. ia
panese plum, apricots, nectariene, Rus
sian apricot, mulberry, ounces. Small
fruits 11t"awberry, raspberry, currants,
pecans, English walnuts, rhubarb, as
paragus, evergrcens, shade trees, roses,
sc.
Give your order to my authorized
agent or order direct from the nursery.
Correspondence solicited. Descriptive
catalogues free to applicants.
Address.
J. VAN. LINDLEY,
POMONA,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
letters.
ASTONISHING SUCCESS,

Il /; The duty Of every person who has
used BoscAcc's German Syrup 20 let its
wonderful qualities be known to their
friends in cu.iEg Consumption, severe
Coughs. Group, Asthma, Pneumonia,
and in fact all throat and lung diseases.
No person can Use il without immediate
relief. Three doses will relieve any
case, and we consider it the duty OF all
Druggists to recommend it to ;he poor,
dying consumptivc, at least to try one
bottle, as $4,000 dozen bottles were sold
last year. and no one case where it failed
was reported. Such i medicine rs the
German Syrsp cannot be too widely
known. Ask your druggist about it.
Sample bottles to try, sold at 10 cents.
Regular size, Is cents. Sold by all
Druggists and Dealers in the United
States and Canada. l-2G-la-coW
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
EXCELSIOR NOTES.
The refreshing showers continue.

The refreshing showers continue.
4 little sol OF Mr. anl Mrs. J. S.
Werts has been very i'll during the past
few days but glad to stale is again con-
valescenr.
Mrs. Jane Boozer OF Your town has
been visiting relatives III CIR community
during the past week.
4 great many OF our farmers finished
thinning. cotton last week ANA the crops
both corn and cotton so FIR as we have
seen are growing off nicely. We have
heard Il greet many OF our farmers say
that up to the pr sent time they never
saw crops look more encouraging. We
hope they may continue in such state
so when harvest time comes the farmers
can gather in al abundant harvest OF
both corn and cotton.
Rev. ". ". Kinard of the Theological
Summary spent from Saturday until
Mon day under ilc arrntal roof.
Miss Leila Mates Of yoHr town WHO
was visiting in our community last week
received i telegram OIL lat Tues:lay
from Columbia sitting that her mother
was dead and fer her to come immeil-
ately The young lady was aImo>t
struck speechIesS not Knowing her MD
ther WAS in Columbia at that time. We
learn Mrs. Mates went 10 Columbia Oh
the excursion train Che 13th) TO visit her
sister and possibly intended TO remain
in the city a few days not thinking 1t
necessary 70 inform her daughter Miss
Leila of her visit to Columbia as she en-
pected to oct home again before her
dauceter's return. Miss Leila left on
Tuesdays train for Columbia carrying
with her the heart felt sympathy Of this
entire community and may God give her
grace sufficient to bear this sore bcreave-
ment that has been cast upon her young
pathw ay OF life i'll the loss of one so dear
as a loving mother.
Capt. J. A. kiblcr anil wife spent
Tuesday night with tie writer. We
thought he had almnst forgotten how to
carry on his ''iokcs" but he remains rs
lively as L cricket. We like to hear old
people talk of olden times some 20 or 50
years ago and just to think what vast
difference now to what it was then in
those days. Then the community IN
which we now live knew nothing about
rail- oad, grain thresher, cotton gin,
the telegraph and q great many other
things we have the advantage OF now
that would have been an entire stranger
in those days. So we can see the world
is advancing rapidly and still there re-
mains room to push forward. There is
nothing like enjoying every advantage
of life. The Capt. also informed lis that
he had Il very flouriShing watermelon
patch and we return thanks to the Capt.
for an invitation to help him partake OF
twenty pound fellow by the fourth OF
July. Have your knife sharp.
SIGMA.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26

1a.s Ladies' Auxiliary Society
The ladies met on last Thursday after
noon and organized the Ladies' Auxili-
ary Society, in connection with the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The following. officers were elected:
President, Mrs. c. w. Holbrook; two
vice-presidents from each denomination
in town as follows: Associate Reformed
CHURCH, Mrs. u. 4. Carlisle and Mrs. j.
n. Martin; Methodist, Miss Katie Ruth
erford and Miss sallie Wright Presby-
terian, Miss,s Mamie Mclaughlin and
Bessie Blease; Baptist, Mrs. j. Dennis
aud Mrs. J.-McIntosh; Episcopal, Mrs.
6. 3. Cromer and Mrs. J. E. Brown; Luth-
Gran, Hiss Mallie Wheeler and Mrs. G.
W. Holland. Miss Edith Henderson
w2s elected secretary and Miss Lizzie
Chapman, treasurer. The list Of all the
atmes was not present at the meeting on
last Thursday and another meeting is
called for this afternoon at 6 O'Clock in
the A. r. Presbyterian Church to per-
feet the organization. It is earnestly
requested that all the ladies be present
this afternoon. The money Oh hand
has nearly ell been spent i'll the pur-
chase OF furniture. The Auxiliary So
ciety now has about one hundred men,
bers. =.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
You eau get Lawns and Muslins from
Flynn for PC. per yard; tt.

Parsenas.
Harry Il. B'ease, ESQ, reached home
oa Saturday.
MIR. Dr g: Flynn, OF Union. was in
tswn Monday:
Ar. Harvey Gaillarl is now clerk at
the Newberry Hotel.
Mrs. Peter Robertson has returned
from visit to Charleston.
Justice H. Fl. Biease is coatined to his
room on account OF sickness.
Mr.. Eduard Schcltz has gone to Wa-h-
ingtoa and other points North.
:. 4r.o. McR. Holl.' 5, Of Wilmington,
is visiting in Sewberry this week.
Miss Carrie Hamilton. OF Edgefeld, is
visiting ar. Robt. Perry's family.
Rev: J. Hawkins, DID,, editor LmA=
e'aa %Ssitar, was in town on Monday.
The Misses Gambler, of Georgia, are
visiting the Misses Me;ts. Of this place:
Ar. James B. Cook, Of Texas, is on a
visit to his brother Mr., Thos. Cook.
President 6. W. Holland, OF New
berry College, returned home on Fri
day.
Mrs. j. P. Blackwell and Misses Matte
AMI Eulu Floyd are visiting Mrs. T., G.
Williams.
Mr. W. H. Hunter left yesterday ior
Glenn Springs for his health. We hope
he may may be imEapr99ved EEaE by the trip:
Sir. ]. Mann left last week ior Wash:
ington, New York and other points ot
interest He will b. absent about 4
month
Mr.. J. Pryor Ccflman, who has beer
clerking f'r Mr.. J R. Green for the
past year, left for his home in Tennessee
on Tuesday. He MAY rctura in the
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
4 Change OF Schedule.

There is to be change OF schedule Oh
the roads between Charleston and Col
umb;a and the road from Columbia to
Spartanburg OIL June l<t. This change
is to accommodate travellers to the
mountains. It was reported here in
Newberry during the week that there
would also be some change on the c. &
G. road, and It is thought there will be
some change, bat just what it is could
not be learned. 1t is possible that the
change will be in the down train coming
later, aud having better time and ac-
commodations put or the down freight.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26

SPRING BOILS AND CARBUN-
Giles result from vitiated condition OF
the human organism. The su:est and
quickest relief is found in Botanic Blood
Balm; composed OF natures remedies,
it puriheS tie blood, aids the digestiOn,
gives 10 age the bloom OF youth, reno
Yates the various functions, and ''dOes
your heart power OF good"
For sale by
We. PELHAM, Druggist.
5-l2-45 Sole Agent.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
Election OF Delegates.

The County Commissioners will hold
4 meeting on Monday for IL: purpose
o: eleeting delegates 10 at end the meet
iHg OF tile >tocki,ol,irr> nf the Georgia
and Carolina Midland 4 .ilroat, 10 be
le.d in Columbi. on June /, 10 consider
datioA. Delegates will DC elected from
townships onc, fou: and eight. These
delegates will have 10 gn down nn Taes-
day, as the mee:iHg will bc held on We'd
nesday.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26
The Sharpe Bribery Trial.

New YORK, May 24.-This is the
seventh day of the trial Of Jacob Sharpe
and the work OF completing the jury
was continued. The jury box was filled
at 1890 by the acceptance of, Mr.. John
C. Wilbur, wholesale ieweler, as No. p.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26

Just to hand, another tirkin OF No. l
Goshen Butter, only 30 cents per pound,
and all other goods at low prices for
cash. All goods delivered free Of charge.
a-l2-tf B. II. LOVELACE.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26

Rev. J. E. Bcrley, ofSelwood, LeSing-
t.hi County, Will preach in the N.wberry
Lutheran ci.ur,.h NIX; Sunday morning
anil night
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-26

II you wish school book, states, school
bags, school stationery, &C.. at rock
bottom prices, call at Hunts Bookstore.